There will always be “haters”—people who get a kick out of seeing someone else fail. Those are individuals you want to steer clear of. A friend should provide support when success comes your way as well as when you feel down and out. This year, try making it a point to evaluate who in your life is worthy of your friendship.

A healthy lifestyle and body takes planning and some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes effortless. First, decide how much weight you want to lose. Next, give yourself a time frame to reach your goal. A healthy amount of weight loss to expect weekly is between 1-3 pounds (2 pounds being the most common).

Inspired by the traditional clothes of Korea and botanical plates collected in the eighteenth century, Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2011 Collection is filled with floral prints, calligraphy, wide-brimmed straw hats, wide-legged pants, and floor length skirts.

Unless you read his line sheet, Zang Toi’s Spring 2011 Collection was somewhat perplexing. It was his tribute to the 1956 Oscar-winning film, Giant. A parade of pale pinks, blues, and printed frocks were a throwback from the late 50s celebrating Zang Toi’s peculiar fantasy with cowboys and heiresses. As the first cowboy wearing male model appeared shirtless, I was certainly scratching my head trying to understand when Zang Toi’s theme would become clear.

If you think Afternoon Tea is for silver-haired ladies wearing white gloves and carrying Gideon bibles, think again. High Tea, an almost century-old tradition, is one of the best “it’s-so-old-it’s-new” foodie experiences at the Palm Court in the Plaza Hotel. This is the perfect spot to get together with friends for a luscious treat. Everything is prepared fresh at the hotel with the best organic and local ingredients, sourced from a variety of New York regions.

The story takes place in a brothel amidst the chaos. The madam takes in young women to service the men on either side of the war, showing that it’s better to willingly give their bodies than live in the bushes or refugee camps.

Rebecca Moses presented a stunning visual fashion presentation at Lincoln Center for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Spring 2011. Arun Nevader captures the backstage and highlights from that presentation at Lincoln Center.

Susan walked away from a $100,000 a year contract to work pro bono with cancer patients; she walked away from a million dollar divorce settlement and a starring role in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls; and she traveled to India to aid Mother Teresa and her nuns in their work with lepers. Susan’s journey in the fast lane of Hollywood drove her to realize that when the wheel stopped, it was only then that she found life’s greatest fortune!

The advice I would give to a fashion designer is simply “NEVER GIVE UP.” The journey can be difficult and things may not go as planned; however, when you stay persistent, you will always find a way. Believe in yourself because if you don’t, no one else will.

Have you ever wondered why so many health gurus tell you to not eat sugar or to eliminate it all together when dieting? When sugar is running through your blood stream your body releases insulin, which prepares your body for digesting a full meal. The problem is when your insulin levels are up, your body will not burn stored body fat as a source of energy since the insulin is telling your body there is more than enough food coming in. Sugar is everywhere in […]